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Ghana is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday August …

The United Kingdom has launched the world’s first gonorrhoea vaccination programme, targeting rising infection rates and growing concern over antibiotic resistance. The vaccine, 4CMenB (Bexsero®), initially developed to prevent meningitis …

At exactly 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the world witnessed an event that would alter the course of history and redefine the horrors of war. On this day, the …

Frank Mill, a 1990 FIFA World Cup winner and former star of Borussia Dortmund, has died at the age of 67. His former clubs, Fortuna Düsseldorf and Rot-Weiss Essen, confirmed …

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to restrict visa eligibility for transgender women seeking to compete in women's sports. Under the …

The United States Embassy in Haiti has issued a security alert following reports of sustained heavy gunfire near its compound in the capital, Port-au-Prince. According to the U.S. Department of …

Electric vehicle maker Tesla handed its chief executive Elon Musk a $29 billion (about Ksh.3.8 trillion) pay package Monday, as a lengthy legal battle over his compensation winds on. The …

Two former presidents of Malawi have officially declared their bids to challenge incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera in the upcoming general election set for September 16, 2025. Peter Mutharika, 85, who …

Instagram has announced a major change to its Live feature, On August 2, 2025, restricting access to users with public accounts and at least 1,000 followers. This new policy marks …

India has reiterated its commitment to continue importing oil from Russia despite mounting pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently threatened to impose penalties unless the South Asian …

French prosecutors on Friday, August 1 2025, called for Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Moroccan international …

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest following his conviction on charges of witness tampering and bribery. The sentencing, delivered on August 1 …

The U.S. Department of State has announced significant changes to its visa interview policy, which will take effect on September 2, 2025. Under the revised regulations, in-person interviews will become …

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has been cleared of liability in the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif following a ruling by the Court of Appeal. The court overturned …

Dolores “Dodie” Osteen, the revered co-founder of Lakewood Church and mother of renowned televangelist Joel Osteen, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed by Joel …

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced she will not run for governor of California in 2026, ending months of speculation about a potential return to state politics. In a …

Australians under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to create or hold YouTube accounts under new legislation aimed at protecting children from online harm. The move comes …

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election, amid growing political tensions over the exclusion of key opposition figures. …

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday July 30 2025, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings …

China's government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing's state media said Monday, as the world's second …

Media giant Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a major shake-up, revealing plans to split into two independent publicly traded companies, effectively undoing its high-profile merger completed less than four years …

A Kenyan-born entrepreneur and global superstar, Rihanna, are teaming up to change how climate finance works on the African continent. Jo Opot, founder of Gather Ventures, has launched a climate-focused …

French media powerhouse Canal+ has completed its $3 billion purchase of South Africa’s MultiChoice, securing full control of Africa’s top pay-TV platforms, DStv and GOtv. A subsidiary of Vivendi, Canal+ …

The United Kingdom has announced significant cuts to its aid budget for Kenya, a move that threatens to disrupt critical health, education, and social protection programs across the country. The …

Russian national airline Aeroflot was forced to cancel over 40 flights from Moscow following a major cyberattack that disrupted its information systems. The disruption, which affected flight operations at Sheremetyevo …

A man was arrested on Sunday afternoon after scaling a gate at the U.S. Treasury Building in the nation’s capital, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The incident occurred on …

Overnight strikes in Russia and Ukraine have left five dead as both sides exchanged drone attacks. Ukraine authorities reported on Saturday that Russia launched over 200 drones and nearly 30 …

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling star turned vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71. Hogan’s manager Chris Volo told NBC Los Angeles that Hogan, given name …

The Trump administration has issued a sharp rebuke to French President Emmanuel Macron following his announcement that France will officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state during the upcoming UN …

Columbia University has agreed to pay more than KSh 25.7 billion (approximately $220 million) in a sweeping settlement with the U.S. government to resolve investigations launched under former President Donald …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning that the territory is now facing “man-made mass starvation.” WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom …

An elderly woman from central Israel has been arrested by the Shin Bet over an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using an improvised explosive device (IED), according …

The UK government has launched a nationwide crackdown targeting migrants working illegally as food delivery riders for popular platforms like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper …

The White House announced on Tuesday July 22, 2025, that Donald Tramp has decided to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), the U.N. …

Ozzy Osbourne, the trailblazing lead vocalist of Black Sabbath and one of the most influential figures in rock history, has died at the age of 76, his family has announced. …

US President Donald Trump's administration has released a trove of records on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, including FBI surveillance files on the civil rights leader. A court-imposed …

Irina Podnosova, the chair of Russia’s Supreme Court, has died at the age of 71 after battling a serious illness, Russian state media reported on July 22. According to TASS, …

The Chinese government has officially blocked access to UK-based platform OnlyFans, intensifying its sweeping campaign to control online activity and eliminate content deemed “unethical” or harmful to public morality. The …

American President Donald Trump has sparked an online outrage after posting a controversial Artificially Generated video of former US President Barack Obama being arrested by the FBI and subsequently incarcerated. …

Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern Congo, a sign of progress after months of talks mediated by Qatar, …

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave, and co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has stepped in as interim CEO, the company announced on Saturday July 19, …

CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday, calling it "purely a financial decision against a …

Eswatini has confirmed it accepted five deportees from the United States, all foreign nationals whose home countries refused to take them back. The deported individuals identified as citizens of Laos, …

Burkina Faso’s military-led government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has officially dissolved the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), transferring all electoral responsibilities to the Ministry of Territorial Administration. In a …

The women’s marathon world record-holder, Ruth Chepngetich, is facing a two-year ban after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent, the Athletics Integrity Unit has announced. The Kenyan …

President Donald Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) following a comprehensive medical evaluation, the White House announced on Thursday July 17, 2025. The diagnosis came after …

People across the world are today commemorating Nelson Mandela International Day, an annual observance that honors the legacy of South Africa’s first Black president and global icon for peace, justice, …

Two people were killed and several others injured today Thursday morning after an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Catholic Church in Deir al-Balah, the only Catholic church in Gaza. …

The U.S. Senate has narrowly passed former President Donald Trump's controversial $9 billion DOGE tax-cut and spending rescission package, intensifying pressure on the House of Representatives to approve the measure …

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday July 16 2025 claimed that Coca-Cola will soon replace high-fructose corn syrup with real cane sugar in its US products—a move he touted as …

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has publicly addressed swirling divorce rumours involving her and former President Barack Obama, after her absence from several recent high-profile events sparked widespread speculation …

Sweden has reached a groundbreaking milestone in animal welfare, becoming the first country in the world where no egg laying hens are kept in cages, achieved entirely without a legal …

The world today marks the 10th anniversary of International Youth Skills Day, a United Nations-designated observance aimed at raising awareness on the importance of equipping young people with the skills …

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Monday July 14, 2025, represented Kenya at the 145th anniversary celebrations of the French National Day, commonly known as Bastille Day, hosted by the …

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday evening in London, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday. The 82-year old …

Former professional wrestler Kevin Nikel, widely known by his ring names Ivan Warsaw and Knuckles Madsen, has died after being shot in Benton County, Arkansas. He was 41. According to …

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Sunday , 13, by his former spokesperson Garba Shehu and announced by Nigerian …

A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles. Immigrant advocacy groups filed the lawsuit last …

African countries are today commemorating African Anti-Corruption Day, marking 22 years since the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) was adopted in Maputo, Mozambique on July 11, …

A couple from Kerala is suspected to have fled to Kenya after allegedly cheating nearly 800 investors out of ₹40 crore (Ksh601.7 million) through a chit fund and finance business …

China has disputed Germany's claim that it targeted a military plane with a laser fired from a warship, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries deepens. Germany accused China …

Kenyans have the chance to serve in the United States military, where new recruits can earn a basic monthly salary of up to Ksh 300,000, but to qualify, individuals must …

Red Bull has announced the departure of long-serving team principal Christian Horner, appointing Laurent Mekies as his replacement. The decision effective from Wednesday, July 9, 2025, ends Horner’s 19-year tenure …

Flash floods that swept through Texas over the weekend have claimed the lives of 109 people, with the state’s governor reporting that more than 160 individuals are still missing. The …

MPs in the UK parliament could soon vote on whether to make a select number of Premier League games available for fans to watch for free on television. The very …

As Cameroon inches closer to its pivotal October 2025 presidential election, mounting uncertainty surrounds the man who has led the nation for over four decades ( from 1982) — President …

Preliminary investigations have confirmed that former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit died by suicide, just hours after being dismissed from his cabinet position. Authorities say the incident occurred on Monday, …

Twenty eight years ago today no July 5 1996, Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal ever to be created from an adult cell. Affectionately named after country music …

Namibia has officially imposed a temporary ban on all state-funded funerals, with immediate effect, in a bold move aimed at reviewing the entire honours system. The moratorium, which runs from …

The Canadian Embassy in Kenya has issued a travel advisory to its citizens ahead of the planned Saba Saba protests scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025. In the alert released …

Nigerian football is in mourning following the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper and former captain Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday July 3, at the age of 61 …

The U.S. Embassy in Kenya will remain closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, a national holiday in the United States. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of …

Portuguese international and Liverpool striker Diogo Jota, 28, along with his younger brother André Silva, 25, died in a fatal road accident near Cernadilla, Zamora, Spain, in the early hours …

U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss "commercial opportunities," a White House official said on Wednesday July 2 2025. Trump …

A Kenyan man working in the United States was found dead at his apartment in the State of Washington, three days after he failed to report to work. Gotabgaa International, …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, marking a significant step toward halting the months-long conflict. …

Joseph Kony, the elusive founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), remains one of Africa’s most wanted fugitives nearly two decades after he was indicted by the International Criminal Court …

The United States has issued a cautionary advisory to Ugandan citizens planning to travel to America with the intention of giving birth. In a statement posted by the U.S. Embassy …

Pope Leo XIV deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” in his message to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which is currently holding its …

Liberia will on Tuesday conduct a symbolic reburial ceremony for former President William Tolbert and 13 of his cabinet ministers, 45 years after they were killed during the country’s 1980 …

Former police spokesperson Charles Owino has ignited public anger after appearing to justify the police shooting of 19-year-old hawker Boniface Kariuki, who was pronounced dead yesterday, after being declared brain …

US President Donald Trump has lifted a controversial freeze on federal HIV prevention and surveillance funding, after mounting pressure from public health advocates, congressional Democrats, and community organizations. On Thursday, …

Elon Musk announced that X will transition to charging advertisers based on vertical screen size, marking a significant shift in the platform’s revenue strategy as the company works to restore …

Washington, D.C. – CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced on Wednesday that recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes caused “severe damage” to key Iranian nuclear facilities, likely setting back Tehran’s nuclear program …

An appalling attack on a hospital in Sudan has seen more than 40 people killed, many of them children and medics, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing a potential end to weeks of escalating violence in the region. The …

Explosions echoed across Doha on Monday, June 23, after Qatar closed its airspace in response to escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States. The blasts were reportedly the …

Iran and Palestine suffered a setback after Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that the military has killed a veteran commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s overseas arm, …

Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old Georgia nurse and mother, was just eight weeks pregnant when she was declared brain dead in February after suffering a medical condition. However, the family claims …

The late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be laid to rest in South Africa rather than his native Zambia after an unresolved dispute between his family and the current …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended to September 17 a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short-video app TikTok despite a law that mandated a …

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a firm and strategic address during a press conference following the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on November 28, 2024. …

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday June 18 2025 said it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to …

The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions, although it’s unclear how many in …

The United States of America Embassy in Nairobi will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a US holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth …

Zambia's Ex- President, The late Edgar Lungu declared that the incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema“should not be anywhere near” his body. In a statement, Lungu's spokesperson, highlighted that this was part …

Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem by volume, and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) spoke with members of the media in Nairobi this week to reinforce their support for inclusive, …

The United States Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, has officially stepped down from her post, according to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow on Thursday. “Ambassador Tracy …

An Air India flight en route to London has reportedly crashed near Ahmedabad airport. According to a statement from the State Police Control Room, the aircraft had 242 passengers on …

US president, Donald Trump, has sent quite a cryptic response following the late Tuesday apology of Tesla boss, Elon Musk — over his recent remarks against Trump's domestic policies. In …

On this day, June 11, 1955, the world witnessed the deadliest tragedy in motorsport history. What began as an exhilarating endurance race in the quiet French town of Le Mans …

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and tech mogul, has issued a public apology after a heated social media clash with President Donald Trump. In a post shared early Wednesday …

The Trump administration has deployed U.S. Marines to Los Angeles. The controversial move to support ongoing immigration raids has drawn sharp criticism from local leaders and intensified public protests. 700 …

A shocking tragedy unfolded recently in Las Vegas when popular YouTuber Finny Da Legend and his wife were fatally shot during a live stream. The alleged perpetrator, SinCity-MannyWise, is also …

The Tony Awards,officially known as the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre,are among the most prestigious honors in the world of performing arts. Established in 1947, the Tonys …

Bogotá, Colombia – June 7, 2025 — Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is fighting for his life after a shocking assassination attempt during a campaign rally in the Colombian capital. …

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday June 5, 2025 at the age of 68, six months after an attempted return to politics was thwarted by a court ruling …

In what has been termed as the Battle of Egos, US President, Donald Trump and his now former advisor, Elon Musk have went bare knuckled exchanging blows of insults at …

Mongolia’s Prime Minister, Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, has resigned after facing mounting pressure from the public and parliament over a scandal involving his son’s display of wealth. The uproar, which began in …

The dreams of thousands of Iranian football fans hoping to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States have been shattered following the reintroduction of a U.S. travel …

Renowned Kenyan author, playwright, and scholar Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has been cremated in the United States in accordance with his personal wishes, his son Mukoma wa Ngũgĩ has confirmed. Ngũgĩ …

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a deadly attack on the Abu Shouk displacement camp in North Darfur, killing at least 14 civilians. The shelling struck a market and …

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order implementing a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions on seven others, citing national security concerns. The …

Kenya is fast becoming a central player in Africa’s illicit gold trade, with the volume of smuggled gold passing through the country far exceeding official records. Kenya has declared gold …

Wildlife officials announced that Zimbabwe has approved the slaughter of at least 50 elephants in a reserve where the elephant population is three times higher than the ecosystem can support. …

Evangelical leaders from across Africa have gathered in Nairobi for the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), a continental body representing national alliances in 51 …

Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday during a high-level meeting at the White House, accusing South Africa of “white genocide.” Trump …

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his medical team …

The most recent poll has sent tremors to President Trump's camp by proving the former Vice President, Kamala Harris stronger than the incumbent . The Verasight poll portrayed Kamala garnering …

The online community in Mexico is in shock after 23-year-old beauty influencer Valeria Márquez was shot and killed while livestreaming from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. The tragic incident …

Finland's President, alongside his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stub , have been in the country since their arrival on Monday, 12,May. The two were received by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. While acknowledging …

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and advocacy groups are urging Pope Leo XIV to confront and clarify his role in handling past abuse cases during his leadership in both the …

United States President Donald Trump has broken his silence over the speculations that he will overturn the two-term presidential law, to extend his presidential term limit past the 2028 general …

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared eight individuals wanted in connection with an alleged multi-million naira fraud involving the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital trading platform. The …

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging for culpable homicide. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme …

Kenyan authorities on Monday halted a planned private screening of a BBC documentary, sparking fresh debates about media freedom and censorship in the country. The event, organized by local human …

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the centre of Rome that already holds the tombs of …

President William Ruto has arrived in Rome, Italy, to join other world leaders and Catholic faithful attending the funeral of Pope Francis. Speaking shortly after landing, President Ruto expressed his …

An incident, captured on video amidst a church service in Colombia on Good Friday, April 18, just two days before Pope Francis' death, showed the statue of Virgin Mary, allegedly …

The Freemasonic Lodge , based in Italy has mourned Pope Francis’ terming his work as “deeply resonant with the principles of Freemasonry." In a statement on Tuesday, 22 April, Luciano …

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church,on Monday , 21, April , 9:45 am , has announced the demise of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta .He …

Kinshasa, DRC — The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila and ordered the seizure of assets belonging to him …

When the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April, 20, convenes for its annual and spring meetings, the Bretton Woods institutions will deeply reflect on the turmoil US …

Rwanda has agreed to allow troops deployed by the Southern Africa bloc to fight rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to evacuate from the rebel-held city of Goma through …

Expressing concern over Kenya’s alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan claimed that Nairobi is preparing to once again host the paramilitary group. Sudan appealed to Kenyan lawmakers …

Peru’s former President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, have each been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption and money laundering. The ruling …

General Brice Oligui Nguema, leader of the 2023 coup in Gabon won the country’s top seat on Saturday having more than 90 percent of the vote, as per the preliminary …

Former US President Joe Biden resurfaced on the public stage on Tuesday, 15 , April for the first time since he left office. Speaking at an advocates conference in Chicago, …

Khartoum has dragged the UAE before the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide against the Masalit community by backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that have been battling …

Kisumu Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Mr. Israel Agina, delivered a compelling appeal to global investors during the closing session of the World Chambers Federation (WCF) Africa Summit 2025 in Nairobi, …

The United States has yet again flagged rampant bribe requests and extortion of American investors by Kenyan government officials to secure tenders. Now, the United States Trade Representative’s office, in …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has disbursed Ksh 44 billion to 12 health institutions in Kenya to ensure the continued provision of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria services. The …

Forbes has once again named Nigerian business mogul Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person in its 2025 Billionaires List. This marks the 14th consecutive year that Dangote has held the …

Myanmar is facing a humanitarian crisis following a powerful earthquake that has left over 1,700 people dead and thousands injured. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck on Friday, causing widespread destruction across …

On Sunday, the head admitted in a speech the withdrawal from the capital which rival army forces have retaken. The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came three days …

A 3,55,796 Dollars Aurus Senat limousine, reportedly from the Russian President Vladimir Putin's security fleet exploded and went up in flames in Lubyanka, near Moscow’s FSB headquarters. This was shown …

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near the city of Mandalay on Friday, March 28, sending shockwaves across the region and causing widespread destruction. The powerful quake, recorded at …

An American journalist has collected and analyzed data aimed at revealing the the most popular politician in the United States is, and it’s not Donald Trump. In a poll shared …

Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan Military commander, has visited the presidential palace located in Khartoum, after landing at the city's international airport, this happened hours after it was recaptured by …

A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) has gone missing after an attack by suspected gang members. According to Jack Ombaka …

The Joint Summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has appointed former President Uhuru Kenyatta and 4 other former African heads of state …

The United States announced the termination of legal status for 530,000 immigrants, giving them a limited time frame to leave the country. President Donald Trump has pledged to carry out …

The Trump administration has announced the termination of legal status for more than 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, setting the stage for potential deportations. The move reverses …

A Botswana woman, Lesedi Molapisi, has been executed in Bangladesh today after being found guilty of drug trafficking. Molapisi was hanged at 10:30 a.m. local time (GMT+6) on Friday, March …

Born in 2012 out of a mutiny against the Congolese army by former rebel fighters, the M23 armed group has once again taken up arms against the DRC after years …

Al Shabaab militants targeted Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a bomb attack on his motorcade as it was traveling through the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday. Two senior government and …

A police officer who is among a team deployed to the ongoing Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti was Tuesday shot and injured during an operation in Port-au-Prince. This …

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from taking any further steps to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Judge Theodore Chuang said the efforts led …

A 46-year-old man convicted of rape and murder is to be put to death by nitrogen gas in the southern state of Louisiana on Tuesday, the first of four executions …

The Kenyan government is making last-minute efforts to save Margaret Nduta Macharia, a Kenyan woman sentenced to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking. Nduta, 37, was convicted on March 6, …

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused the international community of using aid as a tool of control over developing nations. In an interview with Mario Nawfal, a media personality on …

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine but that any ceasefire would have to deal with the root causes of …

The United States on Tuesday, March 11, banned flights to Haiti’s capitol Port-au-Prince. According to the US administration under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the move followed the worsening …

At least 32 people were killed on Monday in two separate bus crashes in Mexico. According to the state government report, a bus turned over along a highway in southern …

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant citing crimes against humanity tied to his deadly war on …

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany following a nationwide strike staged by airport workers over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers. The industrial action, led by …

The United States has ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan to leave, amid rising tensions in the country. Fighting in recent days has threatened an already fragile peace …

A pro-Palestine group has reportedly vandalised parts of Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland.Palestine Action posted photographs on social media showing red paint daubed across one of the buildings …

Russian forces damaged Ukrainian energy and gas infrastructure overnight in their first major missile attack since the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, piling pressure on Kyiv as President Donald …

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation. …

Sudan opposition politician Yasir Arman was arrested after he arrived by air in Nairobi on March 5, 2025. The National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya were acting on an Interpol …

In the process of defending the sweeping cuts in aid, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked tiny Lesotho as a country "nobody has ever heard of" Trump highlighted the …

Kalonzo Musyoka has unleashed a fresh attack on president William Ruto saying he's treading on a dangerous lane. Kalonzo Musyoka noted that president William Ruto must be held responsible for …

US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Monday after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky "eventually" agreed to discuss peace with Russia, following his fiery Oval Office clash with Donald Trump. In …

President Trump has launched his latest attack against Europe claiming that the United States should worry more about ‘migrant rape gangs and drug lords’ than Vladimir Putin or 'end up …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Charles III at Sandringham house, after attending a summit of European leaders on ending the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy was in London over the weekend …

The Ugandan army on Sunday confirmed that it has sent troops to another town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local armed groups, amid fears a raging conflict …

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday 1, as he continues to insist he will not apologise to President Trump, …

More than 1,000 Syrians died in detention at a military airport on the outskirts of Damascus, killed by execution and torture. The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre said it identified …

Autopsy was conducted on the body of Scott at a mortuary in Makueni on Thursday, after officials said soft tissue injuries found on Scott's body are deemed too minor to …

For the first time in a decade, South Korea's birth rate recorded an increase last year, according to official data released Wednesday, offering a rare shift in a nation grappling …

In a reassuring update from the Vatican, officials confirmed that Pope Francis had a restful night, alleviating concerns regarding his health following recent medical procedures. The Vatican’s statement emphasized that …

Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14th due to bronchitis and labored breathing. The Pope has had a week-long battle with respiratory illness as has …

M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's unpredictable east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group …

The White House has issued a message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling him to tone down and sign the deal. This is after President Zelensky accused Donald Trump of …

Rwanda has defended its involvement in the ongoing security operation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), terming it a defensive measure over serious threats along its border. Responding …

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blasted the United States for what he referred to helping Vladimir Putin to come out of isolation, warning that Donald Trump is living in a …

The President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Philemon Yang has arrived in Kenya for a three-day visit. Yang landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …

A building collapse in the Egyptian capital killed 10 people and injured eight more on Monday, with several others believed to be missing under the rubble. Ambulances were dispatched to …

Donald Trump’s administration has ended the Russian president’s international isolation, shattered Western unity on the conflict and cast doubt on how far the US would go to defend Europe, signaling …

Hours after Delhi woke up to strong tremors, an earthquake hit Bihar. An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Bihar on Monday February 17th 2024 morning at …

M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have entered Bukavu, the eastern region's second-largest city. According to Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance which …

The US has delivered at least 600 assorted guns to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti boosting ongoing operations against criminal gangs in the Caribbean nation. The …

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could allow sections of the war-ravaged land to be rebuilt by other states in …

Ecuador's presidential election will go to a second round after a closely contested first-round result failed to produce an outright winner. The electoral authorities called it a "technical tie" after …

Indian security forces killed at least 31 Maoist rebels on Sunday in one of the deadliest clashes since the government ramped up efforts to crush the long-running insurgency. Two Indian …

The call for reopening of the Goma Airport in DRC to allow humanitarian assistance to those affected by the recent fighting has continued to be made, piling up pressure on …

President William Ruto has restated that the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can only be resolved through dialogue and not military action. Speaking at the …

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to face economic and travel sanctions authorized by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The sanctions target the war crimes …

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily allowed roughly 2,700 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees, who had been put on leave by President Donald Trump's administration, to return to …

The U.S. has warned of possible sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials ahead of a summit meant to address the escalating conflict in eastern Congo, according to a diplomatic note …

President Donald Trump's administration plans to keep fewer than 300 staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000. Washington's primary …

The United States government will continue to support the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti led by Kenyan security forces despite US President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on foreign …

The German Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning to Kenyans seeking jobs in Germany about the rising cases of fraudulent job offers and rogue recruitment agencies. The embassy recommended …

“It is true the U.S. contribution to the UN Trust Fund for MSS Haiti is on pause, affecting about $15M in support." President William Ruto’s National Security Advisor Ambassador Monica …

The suspension of foreign aid by the Trump administration for 90 days has left hundreds of Kenyans facing joblessness, prompting concerns about the implications for the country's economy. A US …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads the USA's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has publicly criticised the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), calling it a "criminal organisation." …

The President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to US President Donald Trump's threat of cutting HIV/ Aids funding due to South Africa's new land policy. According to Ramaphosa, …

Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to wield the United States's vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in …

A man who sparked violent protests after burning the Quran has been shot dead in Sweden, according to local media reports.Salwan Momika, 38, an Iraqi living in Sweden, is reported …

The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has been arrested over her alleged involvement in the 2021 riots that left over 300 people dead. The 2021 …

President William Ruto has mourned victims of an air accident in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Taking to X, Ruto prayed for strength to the families, President Donald Trump …

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism and pledged to deport non-citizen college students and others who took part in pro-Palestinian protests. "To all …

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign three executive orders today that would reshape the military, including banning transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces, gutting …

On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islamic State-affiliated militants in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. "The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the …

The African Union Commission has called for cessation of hostilities in the DRC.According to a communique released today, AUC chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed his following with great attention …

Opposition parties and NGOs are demanding explanations from the Italian government, after Rome released the head of Libya's judicial police, who had been arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) …

At least 66 people have been confirmed dead following a fire that engulfed a popular Turkish ski resort hotel earlier today. An initial toll of 10 dead was raised significantly …

Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 movement seized control of a key mining settlement in Democratic Republic of Congo, their latest advance in the country's war-torn east. Residents told AFP by …

Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be "immediately respected", as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of …

Two senior Iranian judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh have been shot dead, in an apparent assassination in the country's supreme court. In a statement to state news agency IRNA, …

Ukrainian officials have reported the death of three people in central Kyiv, following a Russian air strike in the capital. A ballistic missile landed in the central Shevchenkivskyi district, just …

At least 67 journalists are imprisoned across Africa, reflecting the continent’s ongoing struggle for a free press, according to a report released on Thursday. The cases in Africa contribute to …

Qatar faced criticism over its meditation between Israel and Hamas, but after more than a year of war in Gaza, the tiny emirate emerged a winner after it announced a …

The chief executive of social media giant TikTok will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, as the incoming president reportedly weighs saving the app from a likely ban on US …

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made his first trip to Kyiv as a Prime Minister, where he has vowed to put Ukraine in the 'strongest possible position …